Abstract/Description

Managing scientific information in a small island nation: the Seychelles experience
by Alex Mend and Peter Ballantyne 1992 23p
published jointly by the International Service for National agricultural Research
(ISNAR) and CTA

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Research in small countries is different from research in large countries in the way it is organized and managed, in the amount of resources available to it; and in its priorities and orientation. Therefore the role of information services for research in small countries is also different.
Managing scientific information in a small island nation: the Seychelles experience is a case study that discusses the approaches used by the agricultural research system of the Seychelles. Information access is reviewed in relation to the demand for information by the research system, the sources of information to which it has access, and the mechanisms used to obtain and manage the information. The intention is to learn from the Seychellois experience and disseminate the lessons to a wider audience. Major information issues that need to be addressed by research managers are raised and discussed.
Managing scientific information in a small island nation: the Seychelles experience
by Alex Mend and Peter Ballantyne 1992 23p
published jointly by the International Service for National agricultural Research
(ISNAR) and CTA